Lonnie L Michael Foundation
Invitation OnlyAthens, Georgia · EIN 20-6005600 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,500.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
13% of grants went outside Georgia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uga Foundation | Athens, GA | Scholarships for research | $12,500 |
| Mission of Sight | Marion, OH | To provide support | $3,000 |
| Athens Academy | Athens, GA | To provide scholarships | $2,000 |
| Tdnr Corporation | Atlanta, GA | To provide support | $2,000 |
| Thrive Academy | Atlanta, GA | To provide support | $1,650 |
| Athens Area Humane Society | Athens, GA | To help with dog and cat rescue | $1,500 |
| Piedmont Athens Regional Foundation | Athens, GA | Medical help for underpriviledged | $1,000 |
| Athens Tech Foundation Inc | Athens, GA | Scholarships | $1,000 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | To provide support and care | $1,000 |
| The Cancer Foundation | Athens, GA | To provide support | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | To provide support | $1,000 |
| Athfest Educates Athfest Inc | Athens, GA | To provide support | $1,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of North Central Ga | Madison, GA | To provide support | $1,000 |
| Mercy Health Center | Athens, GA | Medical help for underpriviledged | $750 |
| Lewis Cenker Scholarship Fund | Atlanta, GA | Scholarship support | $600 |
| Gladiator Tipoff Club | Athens, GA | To provide support for mens basketball team | $525 |
| Clute Barrow Nelson Fdn | Athens, GA | Cancer research | $500 |
| Northeast Georgia Council | Jefferson, GA | To provide support for young individuals | $500 |
| Project Chimps | Blue Ridge, GA | Animal support | $500 |
| American Cancer Society | Atlanta, GA | To provide support | $500 |
| Athens Community Council on Aging | Athens, GA | To provide support | $250 |
| Peachtree Rd United Methodist Churc | Atlanta, GA | To provide support | $250 |
The return also lists 8 grants to individuals ($7,339). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $41,364 | 30 |
| 2024 | $42,312 | 27 |
| 2023 | $23,469 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349104325
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-6005600
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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